In a portfolio critique, Prof Clara Lieu and our Teaching Artists provide a detailed assessment of your overall portfolio, critiques each individual artwork, highlights what aspects are working well, and recommends concrete strategies for how to make progress.

Our staff will be honest, constructive, and candid in these critiques. Expect your critique to be tough and forthright. Keep in mind that the objective of a portfolio critique is to provide you with an expert opinion of how your portfolio will hold up in the highly competitive art school admissions process, or within the rigorous standards of the professional art world.

Whether you simply want to hear another opinion on your artwork, you’re just getting started with your career, or have already been working as a professional artist for many years, you’ll receive advice and support for how to progress with your artwork according to your personal goals.

Art School Admissions Portfolio Critiques

High school students who are applying for admission to art schools and colleges have the opportunity to get professional feedback on how to improve their portfolios. We recommend requesting a critique early, so that you have time to make changes.

Skype 1:1 Consultations

We offer one-on-one consultations on any topic of your choice via Skype. Calls are a minimum 30 minutes, up to 60 minutes. Rare opportunity to ask an experienced artist your questions and get instant feedback on your concerns. The interactive nature of a Skype call makes it easy to inquire more deeply about your artistic ideas.

In Person 1:1 Consultations

We offer one-on-one consultations on any topic of your choice in person in Boston, Peterborough, NH, Boulder CO, San Francisco, Providence, and New York City. Consultations are a minimum 60 minutes. Ideal scenario to get tailored, specific feedback on any artistic topic of your choice.